Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School

www.tempeschools.org/hudson

364 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hudson Elementary School, located in Tempe, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Tempe Elementary School District. Situated on East Malibu Drive, the school serves the local community by providing a foundational academic environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a district committed to educational excellence, Hudson emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development in its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hudson Elementary is dedicated to cultivating a well-rounded school experience. The institution focuses on creating an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage in active learning and personal development. By leveraging resources from the Tempe Elementary School District, the school strives to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing community values and the academic foundations necessary for their transition into higher grade levels.

364

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph P. Spracale Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	166
Black	52
Asian	7
Two or More	23
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
166 (45.6 %)
White
98 (26.9 %)
Black
52 (14.3 %)
Two or More
23 (6.3 %)
American Indian
11 (3.0 %)
Asian
7 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tempe School District (4258)
Phone:	(480)897-6608
Website:	http://www.tempeschools.org/hudson
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 49

Ungraded 3